22. Wes Ferrell

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22. Wes Ferrell
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: February 2, 1908 in Greensboro, NC USA
  • Weight: 195 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 09, 1927
  • Final Game: May 06, 1941
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1929
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1930
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1930
  • TSN All-Star - 1930
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1931
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1931
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1932
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1935
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1935
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1936
  • MVP - 1931
  • MVP - 1932
  • MVP - 1934
  • MVP - 1935
 
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Athletes are competitive by nature, but 99.9 percent of them paled to the competitive juices of Wes Ferrell.  He was known to get violent whenever he lost and take it out on himself and inanimate objects.  He may have been animated himself at times, but his teammates have always said they wanted him on their side.

Wes Ferrell’s first four years as a regular in the Indians rotation saw him win twenty games.  He would do so again on two more occasions utilizing a brilliant fastball.  He was one of the only pitchers to retire with a winning percentage over .600 and he did so as an innings eating starter.  Ferrell also may be one of the games greatest hitting pitchers as he has decent power numbers and a lifetime .280 average.

His numbers began to sharply decline as his arm gave and he was not able to make career numbers that would have ensured him a Cooperstown plaque.  If he was alive today, he would likely be fighting for that slot.

Should Wes Ferrell be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 69.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 6.3%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Thursday, 01 January 1948
  • Position: Pitcher
  • Played For: Boston Braves, Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Washington Senators
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Rings (None)
    All-Star (2) (1933 & 1937)
    Most Wins (1) (AL) (1935)
    Lowest BB/9 (1) (AL) (1934)
    Most Games Started (2) (AL) (1935 & 1936)
    Most Innings Pitched (3) (AL) (1935, 1936 & 1937)
    Most Complete Games (4) (AL) (1931, 1935, 1936 & 1937)
    Lowest FIP (1) (AL) (1934)
    Most Putouts by a Pitcher (1) (AL) (1930)
    Most Assists by a Pitcher (1) (AL) (1931)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (1) (AL) (1934)
  • Other Points of Note: 6 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Pitchers)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Earned Run Average)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Wins)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Strikeouts)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Games Started)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
    1 Top Ten Finish (SO/BB)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (ERA+)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (FIP)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 65. Win Probability Added: 22.2
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 1948: 0.8
    1949: 0.9
    1956: 3.6
    1958: 3.4
    1960: 3.0
    1962: 0.6
  • Should be Inducted As A: Cleveland Indian

Should Wes Ferrell be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 69.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 6.3%
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